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- the present disclosure relates to a reinforced structure for use with a machine, and more particularly, but not exclusively, to a clipping member having a stiffening rib feature that is made of an injection molded process, the clipping member may be used with an engine casing of a gas turbine.
- Load bearing clipping members are used in many facets of industry and they are used with machinery to provide support, to provide mounting surfaces for harnesses, and to provide structural integrity. Clipping members are configured to have many shapes and sizes and they may be constructed of many material types depending on the environment in which they must perform. Traditionally load bearing members were manufactured from metal but due to fuel efficiency demands and the desire to reduce weight of components, using composite materials and plastics as the base material for load bearing members have become increasingly more in demand.
- Gas turbine engines are but one component of the aircraft and each such engine has many load bearing structures, such as brackets, that work to connect various systems together.
- a gas turbine engine traditionally includes a fan casing that circumscribes the compressor, combustor, turbine blades and other components.
- the fan casing is comprised of a number of concentrically arranged sections that are connected by a series of fastening hardware.
- FIG. 1 schematically illustrates a gas turbine engine having a fan casing with an improved clipping member, in accordance with one non-limiting exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the fan casing shown in FIG. 1 , illustrating several locations where an improved clipping member may be employed;
- FIG. 3 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of one exemplary clipping member mounted to a fan casing, having an improved stiffening rib design
- FIG. 4 illustrates a top perspective view of the FIG. 3 clipping member design
- FIG. 5 illustrates a bottom perspective view of the FIG. 3 clipping member design
- FIG. 6 illustrates a cross-sectional view taken from the perspective of arrow 6 - 6 of FIG. 5 , depicting a C-Shaped cross-sectional channel configuration
- FIG. 7 illustrates a side perspective view of an alternative clipping member design mounted to a fan casing
- FIG. 8 illustrates a front perspective view of the FIG. 7 clipping member design, shown mounted to a fan casing
- FIG. 9 illustrates a perspective view of the FIG. 7 alternative clipping member design
- FIG. 10 illustrates a bushing that may be used with the FIG. 9 device
- FIG. 11 illustrates a cross-sectional view taken from arrow 11 - 11 of FIG. 9 , showing an I-Shaped cross-sectional channel configuration
- FIG. 12 illustrates another alternative clipping member design that is used in connection with a fan casing
- FIG. 13 illustrates a front perspective view of the FIG. 12 clipping member; shown mounted to a fan casing;
- FIG. 14 illustrates a perspective view of the alternative clipping member of FIG. 12 ;
- FIG. 15 illustrates a washer insert that may be used with the alternative clipping member of FIG. 12 ;
- FIG. 16 illustrates a cross-sectional view taken from arrow 16 - 16 of FIG. 14 , showing an I-Shaped cross-sectional channel configuration.
- An exemplary gas turbine engine having a fan case assembly includes clipping members for attaching various fan case externals and units.
- the clipping member may be manufactured using injection molding techniques wherein fasteners and inserts may be formed as a part of the clipping member.
- the clipping member includes a mounting portion for engaging and being connectable to a flange portion of the fan casing assembly.
- the clipping member further includes a main body extending normal to the mounting portion, the main body having a reinforced rib of an I-shaped or C-shaped geometric configuration for providing structural rigidity and clipping locations.
- the clipping member may be tuned to have sufficient performance characteristics by modifying the reinforce rib along the body so as to meet any natural frequency requirements. Changes in either height or width for the I or C-shaped rib designs allow tuning of specific natural frequency modes. In the case of space requirements, and height or width cannot be changed, material thickness can be changed that will also allow for tuning of the natural frequencies.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a gas turbine engine 10 , which includes a low pressure compressor 14 (“LP compressor”), an intermediate pressure compressor 16 (“IP compressor”), a high pressure compressor 18 (“HP compressor”), a combustor 20 , a high pressure turbine 22 (“HP turbine”), an intermediate pressure turbine 24 (“IP turbine”) and low pressure turbine 26 (“LP turbine”).
- the HP compressor 18 , the IP compressor 16 and the LP compressor 14 are connected to a respective one of an HP shaft 28 , an IP shaft 30 and a LP shaft 32 , which in turn are connected to a respective one of the HP turbine 22 , the IP turbine 24 and the LP turbine 26 .
- the shafts extend axially and are parallel to a longitudinal center line axis 34 .
- FIG. 1 illustrates a three shaft engine
- ambient air 40 enters the LP compressor 14 and is directed across a fan rotor 42 in an annular duct 44 , which in part is circumscribed by fan case 46 assembly.
- the bypass airflow 48 provides a fraction of engine thrust while the primary gas stream 50 is directed to the combustor 20 and the turbines 22 , 24 , 26 , and then exhausted through a nozzle 52 generating thrust.
- the engine fan case assembly 46 circumscribes the fan rotor 42 and compressor 16 and is made of several stacked sections. The sections are shown joined with an attached clipping member 150 having the stiffening rib section discussed herein.
- FIG. 2 illustrates the fan casing assembly 46 as shown in FIG. 1 , however here depicting an enlarged perspective view of one portion of an exemplary fan casing.
- the fan casing assembly 46 may include a number of integral sections, for example, a first section 102 , a second section 104 , a third section 106 , and a fourth section 108 .
- the fan casing assembly 46 further includes a first flange mounting surface 110 , a second flange 112 and a third flange 114 . Each such flange provides a mounting surface that butts up against the adjacent fan casing section. Shown in FIG. 2 are a series of load bearing, clipping members or brackets, having different configurations for use at the different fan casing assembly sections.
- circle shown as circle 3 shows one exemplary clipping member configuration that is shown in further detail in FIG. 3 .
- the circle identified by circle 7 shows yet an alternative exemplary load bearing clipping member which is shown in greater detail in FIG. 7 .
- circle 12 shows yet another alternative load bearing clipping member, which can be seen in further detail herein at FIG. 12 .
- Each such load bearing clipping member operates to supply clipping points for fan case externals and units.
- the clipping members are made of a non-flammable substance as the load bearing clipping members are positioned in a fire zone.
- FIG. 3 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of the FIG. 2 fan casing assembly 46 , however here the clipping member 150 is shown connected to a flange 114 of the third casing section 106 .
- the flange 114 has a plurality of holes 152 that extend around the circumference 154 of the fan casing.
- the holes 152 provide mounting locations for each such clipping member 150 to be secured thereto.
- the mounting holes 152 extend around the entire circumference of the fan casing assembly 46 , which allows the clipping members 150 to be placed at various locations, based upon desired engineering conditions. Bolts and other fasteners (not shown), are used to secure the clipping member 150 to the flange 114 .
- a pair of brackets 150 are located on each side of the flange 114 , and the fasteners (not shown) are utilized to connect the pair of brackets 150 back to back to the flange 114 in the desired locations.
- the mounting of the clipping member 150 to the flange 114 around the circumference 154 of the fan casing is completed in a similar fashion.
- FIG. 4 a perspective view of the clipping member 150 is depicted, showing the top features of the structure.
- the clipping member 150 includes a mounting flange section 156 , a main body portion 158 , and a cross-support member 160 .
- FIG. 5 illustrates the clipping member 150 from a bottom perspective view.
- the mounting flange section 156 includes a first boss 162 , a second boss 164 and a middle portion or mounting flange 166 .
- the mounting flange 166 has a back surface 168 and a front surface 170 .
- the back surface 168 is structured to mate against the flange 114 of the engine casing 46 .
- the first boss 162 has a first mounting hole 172 and the second boss 164 has a second mounting hole 174 , each of which are operable to receive a fastener for aiding and securing the clipping member 150 to the flange of the fan casing.
- the main body section 158 of the clipping member 150 includes a longitudinally extending axis 176 that extends from the mounting flange section 156 to the distal end 178 .
- the main body section 158 further includes an upper surface 180 , a lower surface 182 and a middle or intermediary portion 184 connecting the upper surface 180 and the lower surface 182 , together. These surfaces combine to form a c-shaped channel 186 .
- the c-shaped channel is shown in FIG. 6 , which is taken from the perspective of arrow 6 - 6 of FIG. 5 .
- the c-shaped channel 186 extends substantially the entire longitudinal axis 176 of the clipping member 150 .
- the c-shaped channel allows for the frequency tuning feature discussed earlier.
- each boss 188 and 190 is formed part of, and integral with, the c-shaped channel 186 .
- Each boss extends between the upper surface 180 and the lower surface 182 , at spaced apart locations along the longitudinal axis 176 of the main body section 158 .
- Each boss has a cavity formed therein, and which is operable to receive a fastener member 194 , for example a threaded member, a nut, etc., that can be permanently affixed relative to the clipping member 150 .
- the fastener member 194 becomes a permanent component of the clipping member 150 .
- the example shown is a fastener 194 of the captivated nut type configuration.
- the captivated nut is formed part of the boss 188 , 190 , during the manufacturing process, which allows the captivated nut to be permanently secured to the clipping member 150 .
- the main body 158 further includes a distal portion 178 that includes a mounting hole 196 .
- Another hole 198 extends through the c-shaped channel 186 as does the hole 200 .
- the holes 196 , 198 and 200 provide for mounting or securing of structures to the clipping member 150 .
- Such structures may be components of a fan casing for a gas turbine engine.
- the clipping member 150 further includes a cross-support rib 160 that extends from the mounting flange section 156 to a side wall of the main body 158 .
- the cross support 160 has a rib 202 which provides structural rigidity to the clipping member 150 .
- Reinforcement section 204 extends from the main body portion 158 and connects with the cross support 160 to define a first 206 and second opening 208 .
- the openings provide a removal area where material is not provided, so as to reduce the overall weight of the clipping member 150 .
- the clipping member 150 further has other portions where material has been removed so as to reduce weight of the overall structure, as well as to provide structural integrity enhancements to the overall performance of the clipping member 150 . It will be appreciated that while the clipping member 150 is shown herein being used in connection with a fan casing of a gas turbine engine, the member 150 may be used in other locations on the machine, and with other machines and places in industry and commerce.
- the c-shaped channel 186 includes an outer surface having an upper surface 180 , and inner surface 184 and a lower surface 182 , that are substantially planer.
- the inside portion of the c-channel 186 includes tapered walls 210 that start at an outermost end 212 and slope inwardly toward the middle section 184 . This relief angle assists in the molding of the part as well as provides an area for removal of the finished member 150 from the mold tooling.
- FIG. 7 illustrates an alternative clipping member assembly 300 that is show mounted to a flange 112 of the second section 104 of the fan casing assembly 46 .
- This alternative clipping member 300 is taken from the perspective of circle 7 shown in FIG. 2 .
- the clipping member 300 is shown secured to flange 112 in just one location. It will be appreciated that the clipping member 300 may be secured to the flange 112 at numerous locations around the circumference of the fan casing assembly 46 .
- FIG. 8 illustrates a front perspective view of the clipping member 300 that is shown in FIG. 7 , along with the clipping member 300 in position relative to the flange 112 .
- integral bushings 302 are used with bolts and fasteners (not shown) to connect the clipping member 300 to the flange 112 . It will be appreciated that other integral parts apart from the bushings 302 could be employed to secure the clipping member 300 to the flange 112 .
- FIG. 9 illustrates the FIG. 7 slipping member 300 , however in a perspective view with the fan casing removed.
- the mounting member 300 includes a flange portion 304 , a body portion 306 and bushings 308 that are secured to, or integral with, the flange portion 304 .
- a pair of bushings 308 are located on opposite sides of the flange portion 304 , and are operable to help secure the clipping member 300 to the fan casing flange 112 .
- the flange portion 304 includes a first section 310 that has an opening 312 , the opening 312 being sufficiently large enough to receive a portion of the bushing 308 .
- the flange portion 304 further includes a u-shaped opening 314 that provides an open space where material is removed so as to reduce the weight of the clipping member 300 .
- the body portion 306 includes a longitudinal axis 176 extending a substantial length of the clipping member 300 .
- the body portion 306 starts at the mounting flange portion 304 , and extends to a distal end 178 of the body 306 .
- the body portion 306 further includes an upper surface 316 , a lower surface 318 and a middle section 320 .
- the upper surface 316 , lower surface 318 and middle section 320 are formed to create an I-shaped section 322 that collectively forms a unified, one piece, unitary, stiffening rib that extends along the longitudinal axis 176 of the clipping member 300 .
- the I-shaped section 322 allows for the tuning feature discussed above.
- the upper surface 316 includes a tapered section 324 , when viewed from the top perspective view. The broader section being located towards the mounting flange portion 304 , and the more narrow section being located toward the distal end 178 .
- the upper surface 316 further includes openings 326 that extend axially, and provide a space for material to be removed so as to reduce weight of the clipping member 300 .
- the main body 306 further includes a boss 188 and 190 which are formed part of the body portion 306 .
- a captivated fastener for example a nut 194 , is located within each boss, and provides a receptacle for a fastener to be threaded thereto.
- Mounting hole 196 is located at the distal end 178 of the body 306 and provides a mounting location for other fan casing structures to be secured thereto. It will be appreciated that additional bosses, captivated fasteners, and other holes may be provided and are within the spirit of this disclosure.
- the bushing 308 that is secured to the mounting flange portion 304 is shown in FIG. 10 .
- the bushing 308 includes a circular shaped portion 328 , a rest or flange 330 , and a second circular shaped portion 332 that includes a flat 334 on an upper portion thereof.
- the second circular shaped portion 332 may be inserted within the opening 312 of the mounting flange portion 304 .
- the flat 334 provides an anti-rotation feature and an alignment feature, for positioning the bushing 308 relative to the mounting flange portion 304 .
- the bushing 308 is preferably made of a stainless steel or titanium, however, it will be appreciated that it may be made of other materials It will be appreciated that the bushing 308 may be formed as a part of the member 300 at the time the part is molded or inserted using one of many industry standard insertion methods after molding has been completed.
- FIG. 11 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the I-shaped section 322 taken from arrows 11 - 11 of FIG. 9 .
- the I-shaped cross-section 322 includes the upper portion 316 , middle section 320 and the lower section 318 .
- Relief angles 336 are provided to help aid in the forming of the clipping member 300 . It will be appreciated that other relief angles 336 may be contemplated. The relief angles 336 also provide for sloped surfaces to permit the removal of the finished member 300 from the mold tooling.
- FIG. 12 illustrates an alternative clipping member 400 that is shown connected to a flange 110 of a fan casing 46 .
- the FIG. 12 embodiment is taken from the perspective of circle 12 of FIG. 2 , and thus this is one potential location and use of this device.
- This alternative clipping member 400 is mounted to the flange 110 and where connecting fan casing sections 102 and 104 are joined together.
- the clipping member 400 may be connected to the flange 110 using conventional fasteners not shown.
- FIG. 13 illustrates a enlarged large prospective view of the FIG. 12 device, from the front perspective view of the clipping member 400 , showing it connected to the flange 110 . It will be appreciated that a plurality of clipping members 400 may be secured around the circumference of the fan casing 46 at various locations, depending upon where the holes 152 are located.
- FIG. 14 illustrates a perspective view of the FIG. 7 embodiment, but with the fan casing removed.
- the alternative clipping member 400 includes similar components of that shown in the FIG. 9 , clipping member 300 . Accordingly, where possible, like numbers have been utilized.
- the clipping member 400 includes a mounting flange portion 304 , a body portion 306 , and an I-shaped cross section 322 .
- the mounting flange 304 includes a cup washer 402 which may be received within a recess 404 that is formed as part of the mounting flange 304 .
- the cup washer 402 has an opening 406 and a center line 408 for permitting a fastening member to pass there through.
- the fastening member not shown, further connects to the flange of the fan casing.
- the cup washer has an inside diameter 410 , an outside diameter 412 , and a flat portion 414 .
- An internal wall 416 is located on an innermost surface of the cup washer 402 , and provides a surface for a head of a fastener (not shown) to engage.
- the flat 414 is operable to engage a corresponding flat (not shown) in a surface of the recess 404 .
- the corresponding flats operate to allow the cup washer 402 to be secured, and not rotate, relative to the mounting flange 304 .
- the cup washer 402 may be made of a stainless steel or titanium material.
- the cup washer 402 may be molded in as an insert within the clipping member 400 during the manufacturing process.
- a ridge 418 is provided near the flat 414 , so as to provide a space that plastic is formed around during the molding process. It will be appreciated that the cup washer 402 could be press fit within the recess 404 , as opposed to being a molded insert.
- FIG. 16 illustrates an I-shaped cross-section 322 showing a stiffened rib configuration that extends along the longitudinal access 176 .
- the cross section 322 shown in FIG. 16 is substantially similar to that depicted in FIG. 11 . As such, like numbers have been referred to herein.
- the I-shaped stiffened rib from clipping member 400 provides the same tuning features as member 300 .
- the process of manufacturing the clipping members 150 , 300 and 400 is presented.
- One manufacturing process includes using injection molding so as to form a unitary part. With reference to the FIG. 4 part, the part would be injected running along the longitudinal access 176 . Hot molten plastic material would flow in a tool from the distal end 178 towards the mounting flange section 156 , or vice versa, during the injection process.
- Plastic fibers 420 forming part of the hot molten plastic material having chopped fibers that will extend parallel to the flow of the plastic during the injection process.
- the I and C shaped stiffened ribs lend themselves to this process as the fibers will align to the longitudinal axis 176 throughout the rib.
- Exemplary material types could include PEEK thermoplastic with a percentage of carbon fibers.
- Tooling for the injection molding machine can be modified so as to provide various thickness of the part to achieve specific characteristics if necessary.
- the length of the clipping member along the longitudinal axis 176 may be sectioned into different nodes.
- the stiffening rib along the longitudinal axis 176 can be configured by adjusting the amount of material, or thickness, in one section of the I or C shaped stiffened rib. The result of which is that the stiffness properties can be altered. This permits the design to be ‘tuned’ to a particular design that meets any natural frequency requirements of the part. By tuning the part to address frequency attributes, sound vibration noises, for example, can be minimized. Further, by tuning each node to a desired performance, the member may have enhanced load carrying characteristics.
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- This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/090,028 filed Dec. 10, 2014, the contents of which is hereby incorporated in its entirety.
- The present disclosure relates to a reinforced structure for use with a machine, and more particularly, but not exclusively, to a clipping member having a stiffening rib feature that is made of an injection molded process, the clipping member may be used with an engine casing of a gas turbine.
- Load bearing clipping members are used in many facets of industry and they are used with machinery to provide support, to provide mounting surfaces for harnesses, and to provide structural integrity. Clipping members are configured to have many shapes and sizes and they may be constructed of many material types depending on the environment in which they must perform. Traditionally load bearing members were manufactured from metal but due to fuel efficiency demands and the desire to reduce weight of components, using composite materials and plastics as the base material for load bearing members have become increasingly more in demand.
- In the aircraft industry it has been desirable to reduce weight yet maintain or even improve structural integrity of the aircraft by improving how it is fabricated as well as the processes that are employed to manufacture the aircraft. Gas turbine engines are but one component of the aircraft and each such engine has many load bearing structures, such as brackets, that work to connect various systems together. For example, a gas turbine engine traditionally includes a fan casing that circumscribes the compressor, combustor, turbine blades and other components. The fan casing is comprised of a number of concentrically arranged sections that are connected by a series of fastening hardware.
- Providing a clipping points for harness attachment by using metal brackets has the disadvantage of adding weight to the engine while affording moderate load carrying capacity. Such designs further do not provide flexibility of tuning the bracket to have specific performance characteristics that may be suitable for multiple clipping locations. It would be helpful to provide an improved load bearing member that is more economical, is made of light weight material, has a stiffening feature for providing enhanced structural integrity, is made by a high capacity manufacturing process, and has improved load capacity characteristics.
- The injection molding high capacity manufacturing process allows for alternative geometric shapes not typically used for sheet metal brackets. Thus, it would be helpful to provide an improved stiffening rib design for use with load bearing members so as to provide the benefits that are sought by industry.
- While the claims are not limited to a specific illustration, an appreciation of the various aspects is best gained through a discussion of various examples thereof. Referring now to the drawings, exemplary illustrations are shown in detail. Although the drawings represent the illustrations, the drawings are not necessarily to scale and certain features may be exaggerated to better illustrate and explain an innovative aspect of an example. Further, the exemplary illustrations described herein are not intended to be exhaustive or otherwise limiting or restricted to the precise form and configuration shown in the drawings and disclosed in the following detailed description. Exemplary illustrations are described in detail by referring to the drawings as follows:
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FIG. 1 schematically illustrates a gas turbine engine having a fan casing with an improved clipping member, in accordance with one non-limiting exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the fan casing shown inFIG. 1 , illustrating several locations where an improved clipping member may be employed; -
FIG. 3 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of one exemplary clipping member mounted to a fan casing, having an improved stiffening rib design; -
FIG. 4 illustrates a top perspective view of theFIG. 3 clipping member design; -
FIG. 5 illustrates a bottom perspective view of theFIG. 3 clipping member design; -
FIG. 6 illustrates a cross-sectional view taken from the perspective of arrow 6-6 ofFIG. 5 , depicting a C-Shaped cross-sectional channel configuration; -
FIG. 7 illustrates a side perspective view of an alternative clipping member design mounted to a fan casing; -
FIG. 8 illustrates a front perspective view of theFIG. 7 clipping member design, shown mounted to a fan casing; -
FIG. 9 illustrates a perspective view of theFIG. 7 alternative clipping member design; -
FIG. 10 illustrates a bushing that may be used with theFIG. 9 device; -
FIG. 11 illustrates a cross-sectional view taken from arrow 11-11 ofFIG. 9 , showing an I-Shaped cross-sectional channel configuration; -
FIG. 12 illustrates another alternative clipping member design that is used in connection with a fan casing; -
FIG. 13 illustrates a front perspective view of theFIG. 12 clipping member; shown mounted to a fan casing; -
FIG. 14 illustrates a perspective view of the alternative clipping member ofFIG. 12 ; -
FIG. 15 illustrates a washer insert that may be used with the alternative clipping member ofFIG. 12 ; and -
FIG. 16 illustrates a cross-sectional view taken from arrow 16-16 ofFIG. 14 , showing an I-Shaped cross-sectional channel configuration. - An exemplary gas turbine engine having a fan case assembly includes clipping members for attaching various fan case externals and units. The clipping member may be manufactured using injection molding techniques wherein fasteners and inserts may be formed as a part of the clipping member. The clipping member includes a mounting portion for engaging and being connectable to a flange portion of the fan casing assembly. The clipping member further includes a main body extending normal to the mounting portion, the main body having a reinforced rib of an I-shaped or C-shaped geometric configuration for providing structural rigidity and clipping locations.
- The clipping member may be tuned to have sufficient performance characteristics by modifying the reinforce rib along the body so as to meet any natural frequency requirements. Changes in either height or width for the I or C-shaped rib designs allow tuning of specific natural frequency modes. In the case of space requirements, and height or width cannot be changed, material thickness can be changed that will also allow for tuning of the natural frequencies.
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FIG. 1 illustrates agas turbine engine 10, which includes a low pressure compressor 14 (“LP compressor”), an intermediate pressure compressor 16 (“IP compressor”), a high pressure compressor 18 (“HP compressor”), acombustor 20, a high pressure turbine 22 (“HP turbine”), an intermediate pressure turbine 24 (“IP turbine”) and low pressure turbine 26 (“LP turbine”). The HPcompressor 18, theIP compressor 16 and theLP compressor 14 are connected to a respective one of anHP shaft 28, anIP shaft 30 and aLP shaft 32, which in turn are connected to a respective one of the HPturbine 22, theIP turbine 24 and theLP turbine 26. The shafts extend axially and are parallel to a longitudinalcenter line axis 34. - While
FIG. 1 illustrates a three shaft engine, it will be appreciated that other embodiments can have configurations including more or less than three shafts. During general operation of theengine 10,ambient air 40 enters theLP compressor 14 and is directed across afan rotor 42 in anannular duct 44, which in part is circumscribed byfan case 46 assembly. Thebypass airflow 48 provides a fraction of engine thrust while theprimary gas stream 50 is directed to thecombustor 20 and theturbines nozzle 52 generating thrust. The enginefan case assembly 46 circumscribes thefan rotor 42 andcompressor 16 and is made of several stacked sections. The sections are shown joined with an attachedclipping member 150 having the stiffening rib section discussed herein. -
FIG. 2 illustrates thefan casing assembly 46 as shown inFIG. 1 , however here depicting an enlarged perspective view of one portion of an exemplary fan casing. Thefan casing assembly 46 may include a number of integral sections, for example, afirst section 102, asecond section 104, athird section 106, and afourth section 108. Thefan casing assembly 46 further includes a firstflange mounting surface 110, asecond flange 112 and athird flange 114. Each such flange provides a mounting surface that butts up against the adjacent fan casing section. Shown inFIG. 2 are a series of load bearing, clipping members or brackets, having different configurations for use at the different fan casing assembly sections. For example, the circle shown as circle 3, shows one exemplary clipping member configuration that is shown in further detail inFIG. 3 . The circle identified bycircle 7, shows yet an alternative exemplary load bearing clipping member which is shown in greater detail inFIG. 7 . Likewise, as shown in the detail ofcircle 12, yet another alternative load bearing clipping member is depicted, which can be seen in further detail herein atFIG. 12 . - Each such load bearing clipping member operates to supply clipping points for fan case externals and units. The clipping members are made of a non-flammable substance as the load bearing clipping members are positioned in a fire zone.
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FIG. 3 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of theFIG. 2 fan casing assembly 46, however here the clippingmember 150 is shown connected to aflange 114 of thethird casing section 106. Theflange 114 has a plurality ofholes 152 that extend around thecircumference 154 of the fan casing. Theholes 152 provide mounting locations for eachsuch clipping member 150 to be secured thereto. The mountingholes 152 extend around the entire circumference of thefan casing assembly 46, which allows the clippingmembers 150 to be placed at various locations, based upon desired engineering conditions. Bolts and other fasteners (not shown), are used to secure the clippingmember 150 to theflange 114. A pair ofbrackets 150 are located on each side of theflange 114, and the fasteners (not shown) are utilized to connect the pair ofbrackets 150 back to back to theflange 114 in the desired locations. The mounting of the clippingmember 150 to theflange 114 around thecircumference 154 of the fan casing is completed in a similar fashion. - With reference to
FIG. 4 , a perspective view of the clippingmember 150 is depicted, showing the top features of the structure. The clippingmember 150 includes a mountingflange section 156, amain body portion 158, and across-support member 160.FIG. 5 illustrates the clippingmember 150 from a bottom perspective view. As can be seen in bothFIGS. 4 and 5 , the mountingflange section 156 includes afirst boss 162, asecond boss 164 and a middle portion or mountingflange 166. The mountingflange 166 has aback surface 168 and afront surface 170. Theback surface 168 is structured to mate against theflange 114 of theengine casing 46. Thefirst boss 162 has a first mountinghole 172 and thesecond boss 164 has asecond mounting hole 174, each of which are operable to receive a fastener for aiding and securing the clippingmember 150 to the flange of the fan casing. - The
main body section 158 of the clippingmember 150 includes alongitudinally extending axis 176 that extends from the mountingflange section 156 to thedistal end 178. Themain body section 158 further includes anupper surface 180, alower surface 182 and a middle orintermediary portion 184 connecting theupper surface 180 and thelower surface 182, together. These surfaces combine to form a c-shapedchannel 186. The c-shaped channel is shown inFIG. 6 , which is taken from the perspective of arrow 6-6 ofFIG. 5 . The c-shapedchannel 186 extends substantially the entirelongitudinal axis 176 of the clippingmember 150. The c-shaped channel allows for the frequency tuning feature discussed earlier. - Also formed as part of the
main body 158 are a pair ofbosses center line 192 extending there through, that is substantially perpendicular to thelongitudinal axis 176. Each boss, 188 and 190, is formed part of, and integral with, the c-shapedchannel 186. Each boss extends between theupper surface 180 and thelower surface 182, at spaced apart locations along thelongitudinal axis 176 of themain body section 158. Each boss has a cavity formed therein, and which is operable to receive afastener member 194, for example a threaded member, a nut, etc., that can be permanently affixed relative to the clippingmember 150. Once formed, thefastener member 194 becomes a permanent component of the clippingmember 150. Here, the example shown is afastener 194 of the captivated nut type configuration. The captivated nut is formed part of theboss member 150. - The
main body 158 further includes adistal portion 178 that includes a mountinghole 196. Anotherhole 198 extends through the c-shapedchannel 186 as does thehole 200. Theholes member 150. Such structures may be components of a fan casing for a gas turbine engine. - The clipping
member 150 further includes across-support rib 160 that extends from the mountingflange section 156 to a side wall of themain body 158. Thecross support 160 has arib 202 which provides structural rigidity to the clippingmember 150.Reinforcement section 204 extends from themain body portion 158 and connects with thecross support 160 to define a first 206 andsecond opening 208. The openings provide a removal area where material is not provided, so as to reduce the overall weight of the clippingmember 150. The clippingmember 150 further has other portions where material has been removed so as to reduce weight of the overall structure, as well as to provide structural integrity enhancements to the overall performance of the clippingmember 150. It will be appreciated that while the clippingmember 150 is shown herein being used in connection with a fan casing of a gas turbine engine, themember 150 may be used in other locations on the machine, and with other machines and places in industry and commerce. - As shown in
FIG. 6 , the c-shapedchannel 186 includes an outer surface having anupper surface 180, andinner surface 184 and alower surface 182, that are substantially planer. However, the inside portion of the c-channel 186 includes taperedwalls 210 that start at anoutermost end 212 and slope inwardly toward themiddle section 184. This relief angle assists in the molding of the part as well as provides an area for removal of thefinished member 150 from the mold tooling. -
FIG. 7 illustrates an alternativeclipping member assembly 300 that is show mounted to aflange 112 of thesecond section 104 of thefan casing assembly 46. Thisalternative clipping member 300 is taken from the perspective ofcircle 7 shown inFIG. 2 . In thisexemplary embodiment 300, the clippingmember 300 is shown secured toflange 112 in just one location. It will be appreciated that the clippingmember 300 may be secured to theflange 112 at numerous locations around the circumference of thefan casing assembly 46. -
FIG. 8 illustrates a front perspective view of the clippingmember 300 that is shown inFIG. 7 , along with the clippingmember 300 in position relative to theflange 112. Hereintegral bushings 302 are used with bolts and fasteners (not shown) to connect the clippingmember 300 to theflange 112. It will be appreciated that other integral parts apart from thebushings 302 could be employed to secure the clippingmember 300 to theflange 112. -
FIG. 9 illustrates theFIG. 7 slippingmember 300, however in a perspective view with the fan casing removed. The mountingmember 300 includes aflange portion 304, abody portion 306 andbushings 308 that are secured to, or integral with, theflange portion 304. A pair ofbushings 308 are located on opposite sides of theflange portion 304, and are operable to help secure the clippingmember 300 to thefan casing flange 112. - The
flange portion 304 includes afirst section 310 that has anopening 312, theopening 312 being sufficiently large enough to receive a portion of thebushing 308. Theflange portion 304 further includes au-shaped opening 314 that provides an open space where material is removed so as to reduce the weight of the clippingmember 300. - The
body portion 306 includes alongitudinal axis 176 extending a substantial length of the clippingmember 300. Thebody portion 306 starts at the mountingflange portion 304, and extends to adistal end 178 of thebody 306. Thebody portion 306 further includes anupper surface 316, alower surface 318 and amiddle section 320. Theupper surface 316,lower surface 318 andmiddle section 320 are formed to create an I-shapedsection 322 that collectively forms a unified, one piece, unitary, stiffening rib that extends along thelongitudinal axis 176 of the clippingmember 300. The I-shapedsection 322 allows for the tuning feature discussed above. - The
upper surface 316 includes a taperedsection 324, when viewed from the top perspective view. The broader section being located towards the mountingflange portion 304, and the more narrow section being located toward thedistal end 178. Theupper surface 316 further includesopenings 326 that extend axially, and provide a space for material to be removed so as to reduce weight of the clippingmember 300. - The
main body 306 further includes aboss body portion 306. A captivated fastener, for example anut 194, is located within each boss, and provides a receptacle for a fastener to be threaded thereto. Mountinghole 196 is located at thedistal end 178 of thebody 306 and provides a mounting location for other fan casing structures to be secured thereto. It will be appreciated that additional bosses, captivated fasteners, and other holes may be provided and are within the spirit of this disclosure. - The
bushing 308 that is secured to the mountingflange portion 304, is shown inFIG. 10 . Thebushing 308 includes a circular shapedportion 328, a rest orflange 330, and a second circular shapedportion 332 that includes a flat 334 on an upper portion thereof. The second circular shapedportion 332 may be inserted within theopening 312 of the mountingflange portion 304. The flat 334 provides an anti-rotation feature and an alignment feature, for positioning thebushing 308 relative to the mountingflange portion 304. Thebushing 308 is preferably made of a stainless steel or titanium, however, it will be appreciated that it may be made of other materials It will be appreciated that thebushing 308 may be formed as a part of themember 300 at the time the part is molded or inserted using one of many industry standard insertion methods after molding has been completed. -
FIG. 11 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the I-shapedsection 322 taken from arrows 11-11 ofFIG. 9 . The I-shapedcross-section 322 includes theupper portion 316,middle section 320 and thelower section 318. Relief angles 336 are provided to help aid in the forming of the clippingmember 300. It will be appreciated thatother relief angles 336 may be contemplated. The relief angles 336 also provide for sloped surfaces to permit the removal of thefinished member 300 from the mold tooling. -
FIG. 12 illustrates analternative clipping member 400 that is shown connected to aflange 110 of afan casing 46. TheFIG. 12 embodiment is taken from the perspective ofcircle 12 ofFIG. 2 , and thus this is one potential location and use of this device. Thisalternative clipping member 400 is mounted to theflange 110 and where connectingfan casing sections member 400 may be connected to theflange 110 using conventional fasteners not shown. -
FIG. 13 illustrates a enlarged large prospective view of theFIG. 12 device, from the front perspective view of the clippingmember 400, showing it connected to theflange 110. It will be appreciated that a plurality of clippingmembers 400 may be secured around the circumference of thefan casing 46 at various locations, depending upon where theholes 152 are located. -
FIG. 14 illustrates a perspective view of theFIG. 7 embodiment, but with the fan casing removed. Here, thealternative clipping member 400 includes similar components of that shown in theFIG. 9 , clippingmember 300. Accordingly, where possible, like numbers have been utilized. For example, the clippingmember 400 includes a mountingflange portion 304, abody portion 306, and an I-shapedcross section 322. - A difference between the
FIG. 9 andFIG. 14 clipping members, can be found in the modified mountingflange portion 304. In particular, the mountingflange 304 includes acup washer 402 which may be received within arecess 404 that is formed as part of the mountingflange 304. Thecup washer 402 has anopening 406 and acenter line 408 for permitting a fastening member to pass there through. The fastening member, not shown, further connects to the flange of the fan casing. The cup washer has an inside diameter 410, anoutside diameter 412, and aflat portion 414. Aninternal wall 416 is located on an innermost surface of thecup washer 402, and provides a surface for a head of a fastener (not shown) to engage. The flat 414 is operable to engage a corresponding flat (not shown) in a surface of therecess 404. The corresponding flats operate to allow thecup washer 402 to be secured, and not rotate, relative to the mountingflange 304. Thecup washer 402 may be made of a stainless steel or titanium material. Thecup washer 402 may be molded in as an insert within the clippingmember 400 during the manufacturing process. Aridge 418 is provided near the flat 414, so as to provide a space that plastic is formed around during the molding process. It will be appreciated that thecup washer 402 could be press fit within therecess 404, as opposed to being a molded insert. -
FIG. 16 illustrates an I-shapedcross-section 322 showing a stiffened rib configuration that extends along thelongitudinal access 176. Thecross section 322 shown inFIG. 16 , is substantially similar to that depicted inFIG. 11 . As such, like numbers have been referred to herein. The I-shaped stiffened rib from clippingmember 400 provides the same tuning features asmember 300. - The process of manufacturing the
clipping members FIG. 4 part, the part would be injected running along thelongitudinal access 176. Hot molten plastic material would flow in a tool from thedistal end 178 towards the mountingflange section 156, or vice versa, during the injection process.Plastic fibers 420 forming part of the hot molten plastic material having chopped fibers that will extend parallel to the flow of the plastic during the injection process. The I and C shaped stiffened ribs lend themselves to this process as the fibers will align to thelongitudinal axis 176 throughout the rib. Exemplary material types could include PEEK thermoplastic with a percentage of carbon fibers. It will be appreciated that other combinations of plastics and fibers could be employed for this injection molding process. Tooling for the injection molding machine can be modified so as to provide various thickness of the part to achieve specific characteristics if necessary. The length of the clipping member along thelongitudinal axis 176 may be sectioned into different nodes. The stiffening rib along thelongitudinal axis 176 can be configured by adjusting the amount of material, or thickness, in one section of the I or C shaped stiffened rib. The result of which is that the stiffness properties can be altered. This permits the design to be ‘tuned’ to a particular design that meets any natural frequency requirements of the part. By tuning the part to address frequency attributes, sound vibration noises, for example, can be minimized. Further, by tuning each node to a desired performance, the member may have enhanced load carrying characteristics. - All terms used in the claims are intended to be given their broadest reasonable constructions and their ordinary meanings as understood by those knowledgeable in the technologies described herein unless an explicit indication to the contrary is made herein. In particular, use of the singular articles such as “a,” “the,” “said,” etc. should be read to recite one or more of the indicated elements unless a claim recites an explicit limitation to the contrary.
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